1、专题限时集训(二十)完形填空之说明文A (2019重庆市七校联考)The job of raising children is a tough one. Children dont come with an instruction manual(说明书)And each child is 1 So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not 2 what to do.But in raising children,what we do is 3 by our culture.Naturally then,American
2、parents teach their children basic American 4 To Americans,the goal of parents is to help children 5 on their own feet.From 6 ,each child may get his or her own room.As children grow,they get more 7 to make their own choices. 8 choose their own forms of entertainment,as well as the friends to 9 them
3、 with.When they 10 young adulthood,they choose their own jobs and marriage 11 Of course,many young adults still 12 their parents advice and approval for the choices they make.But once they“leave the 13 ” at around 18 to 21 years old,they want to be on their own,not 14 to their mothers apron strings(
4、围裙带)The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal.American parents 15 their children as individualsnot as extensions of themselves.They 16 them to achieve their own dreams.Americans praise,encourage and give their children the 17 to succeed.When children become adults,the
5、ir parents become more like 18 But 19 to popular belief,most adult Americans dont make their parents pay for room and board when their parents come to 20 them.Even as adults,they respect and honor their parents.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了美国人养育孩子的方式。1AstrangeBdifferentCnewDunlikeB根据语境和常识可知,每个孩子都是不同的(differe
6、nt),故选B。2AnoticingBrememberingCknowingDdecidingC与上文Children dont come with an instruction manual(说明书)呼应可推知,父母不知道(know)如何应对,很沮丧,故选C。3AinfluencedBmadeCcontrolledDchangedA根据语境和常识可推知,父母在养育孩子方面的做法会受相关文化的影响(influence),故选A。4AservicesBstandardsClawsDvaluesD与上文by our culture呼应可推知,此处表示美国的父母会教给孩子们基本的美国式价值观(val
7、ue),故选D。5AsitBgetCstandDriseC根据语境可知,此处表示帮助孩子独立,与下文they want to be on their own呼应,故选C。stand on ones own feet为固定用法,表示“独立自主,自立”。6AadulthoodBgirlhoodCboyhoodDchildhoodD根据下文As children grow可推知,此处表示从幼年(childhood)开始,孩子们就有属于自己的房间,故选D。7AfreedomBspaceCtimeDmoneyA根据语境以及下文to make their own choices可推知,随着孩子们长大,他们
8、有更多的自由(freedom)去自己做决定。8AAdultsBTeenagersCAmericansDParentsB承接上文As children grow,并与下文When they young adulthood呼应可推知,此处表示青少年(teenager),故选B。9AhelpBjoinCshareDprovideC根据语境可知,此处表示青少年自己选择娱乐的方式,以及分享(share)这些娱乐方式的朋友。10AgainBpassCbecomeDreachD结合语境及下文中的young adulthood可推知,此处表示孩子们到(reach)了人生的另一个阶段,故选D。11AwivesB
9、partnersChusbandsDcouplesB根据语境及空前的marriage可知,此处表示选择他们的配偶(partners),故选B。12AseekBinviteCtryDchooseA根据该句中的still和advice,并结合常识可推知,对于自己的选择,许多年轻人会寻求(seek)父母的建议和赞同。13AroomBstudyCnestDplaceC根据下文中的they want to be on their own, not to their mothers apron strings(围裙带)和空前的leave可推知,孩子们在18岁到21岁左右“离开安乐窝(nest)”。14Ac
10、onnectedBheldCstuckDtiedD根据上文中的they want to be on their own,并结合语境可推知,此处表示长大成人的孩子们不想系(tie)在妈妈的围裙带上,故选D。15AlookBviewCthinkDrecognizeB根据语境可知,此处表示美国父母把孩子们视为(view)个体。固定词组view.as.意为“把视为”,符合语境,故选B。16AhopeBsuggestCallowDcommandC根据语境可知,此处表示美国父母允许(allow)孩子们去实现他们自己的梦想。17ApowerBtrustCenergyDconfidenceD根据语境以及该句中
11、的praise和encourage可推知,美国父母给予孩子们信心(confidence)去获得成功,故选D。18AfriendsBcompanionsCmembersDseniorsA根据上文The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents their children as individuals not as extensions of themselves并结合语境可推知,当孩子们长大成人,父母会变得更像孩子的朋友(friends)了,故选A。19Akno
12、wnBsimilarCcontraryDdueC根据语境可知,此处表示与普遍的看法相反。固定词组contrary to sth.,意为“与相反”,故选C。20AnoticeBvisitCwatchDobserveB根据语境可推知,此处表示当父母来访(visit)时,美国人并不会让父母支付食宿费用,故选B。BReading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life.It 21 our happiness when we are cheerful,and lessens our 22 when we are sad.A good boo
13、k may absorb our attention so 23 that for the time being we forget our 24 Whatever may be our main purpose in reading,good books should never fail to give us 25 With a good book in our hands we will never be 26 Whether the characters in the book are taken from real life or are purely 27 ,they may be
14、come our companions and make us laugh.The people we meet in books may 28 us either because they are similar to our close friends or because they present 29 types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances.Our human friends sometimes 30 us,but the friends we make in books always respect us.By t
15、urning the pages we can 31 them without any fear of hurting their feelings.When our human friends 32 us,good books are always there to give us sympathy and encouragement.One of the most valuable gifts from books is 33 Few of us can travel far from home, 34 all of us can lead varied lives through the
16、 pages of book.When we wish to 35 from the dull realities of everyday life,a book will help us when 36 else can.To travel by book we dont have to 37 and save a lot of money.Through books we may get the thrill of adventure without 38 We can climb high mountains or cross the hot sands of the desert, 3
17、9 ,through books the whole world is ours for the asking.The 40 of our literary experiences are almost unlimited.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。主要介绍一本好书可以给我们带来快乐、朋友、经验和指导。21AachievesBreducesCincreasesDthreatensC当我们高兴的时候,它增加(increase)我们的幸福;我们难过的时候,它降低我们的悲痛(sorrow)。22AdutiesBsorrowsCchancesDdiseasesB参见上题解析。23Acompletely
18、BnaturallyCfrequentlyDdesperatelyA一本好书会完全(completely)吸引我们,以至于我们忘记了周围的环境(surrounding)。24AperformancesBprejudicesCresponsibilitiesDsurroundingsD参见上题解析。25AagreementBtreatmentCenjoymentDjudgementC无论我们读书的目的是什么,好的书应该总是给我们享受(enjoyment)。26AlonelyBlazyCtiredDguiltyA手中有一本好书从来都不会寂寞(lonely)。27AaverageBimaginary
19、CtypicalDfortunateB无论书中的人物形象来自真实生活还是虚构的(imaginary),都会使我们发笑。28AgreetBshockCworryDdelightD我们在书中遇到的人使我们高兴(delight),要么是因为他们与我们亲密的朋友相似,要么是因为他们呈现给我们不熟悉(unfamiliar)类型的人,我们很高兴把他们当作新的熟人。29AuncertainBunpracticalCunfamiliarDunnecessaryC参见上题解析。30Amake fun ofBtake care ofCcatch sight ofDpay attention toA有时我们人类的朋
20、友会取笑(make fun of)我们,但是书中的朋友会尊重我们。31AorderBcontrolCbelieveDignoreD通过翻书页我们可以忽略(ignore)它们,不用担心会伤害到他们的感情。32AchallengeBabandonCunderstandDpersuadeB当我们人类的朋友遗弃(abandon)我们时,书中的朋友总是给我们以同情和鼓励。故选B。33ApleasureBknowledgeCexperienceDsuccessC书中最有价值的礼物之一就是经验(experience)。34AbutBorCifDsoA我们很少能出远门。但是(but)我们都可以通过书了解丰富多
21、彩的生活。35AreturnBrecoverCgraduateDescapeD当我们想从日常乏味的生活中逃脱(escape)时,如果没有别的东西(nothing)的话,一本好书将会给我们帮助。36AanythingBnothingCeverythingDsomethingB参见上题解析。37ApayBstopCguessDraceA在书中旅游不用花钱(pay)。38AreasonBevidenceCdangerDinstructionC在书中我们可以没有危险(danger)地得到冒险的刺激。39AHoweverBThereforeCOtherwiseDAnywayD不管怎样(Anyway),通
22、过书整个世界我们都可以去询问。40ApurposesBpossibilitiesCdirectionsDsuggestionsB我们文学经历的可能性(possibility)几乎是没有限制的。CDo you ever feel like you are studying a mad rush of one subject after another? When things happen at such a 41 pace,it is easy to lose sight of what you are learning.It is important to 42 every now and
23、then to think about what youve been learning.Self reflection means stopping the mad rush and 43 yourself so your brain can evaluate what it has already 44 Some people prefer to do their self reflections 45 ,while others keep a journal.Either method can work,depending on what your own personal 46 is.
24、School textbooks are often divided into units.This can make it 47 for someone to begin the process of self reflection.Watch for the times when you complete a unit of study.Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is 48 because there is some kind of test or quiz.Use these natural 49 as opportunities
25、to stop and reflect.You should find a 50 placeanywhere without noise is OK.This can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something 51 and the other students are still working.If you are going to take notes,take out your journal.Write down some notes on things that you 52 learned in
26、 this unit.Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some 53 Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections 54 new information can quickly appear when you 55 it again.Next,think about things that you still wonder about. 56 maybe you learned about a c
27、ertain body system,but you dont 57 how it works with the other body systems.Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem,but youre not sure when to use it.Writing down your 58 will help you remember to continue seeking answers the next time you 59 the same topic.Self reflection is an essentia
28、l skill for a 60 student.If you have never taken the time to reflect,try it now.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。主要介绍自我反思的定义,来帮助学生学习。41AsteadyBfastCrelaxingDuniqueB根据前文的“a mad rush of one subject after another”判断,此处应表示“快速的”,故选B。42AchangeBcheckCstopDexerciseC根据前文的learn可推断,此处应是停一下,故选C。43AcalmingBenjoyingCbehavingDhelping
29、A根据前文的学习那么快,此处应是让自己平静下来。故选A。44AdealtBforgottenCfoundDreceivedD此处表示“大脑能评估它接收的东西”,故选D。45ApersonallyBmentallyCslowlyDdirectlyB与下文的“keep a journal”相对应,此处应是记在心里,故选B。46ApaceBgradeCskillDstyleD两种方法都有效,这取决于你个人的风格,故选D。47AquickBnecessaryCeasyDhardC教科书被分成几部分,应该是使得自我反思很容易,故选C。48AfinishedBdividedCinterruptedDcov
30、eredA通过后面的“test or quiz”可知,应是这部分完成了,故选A。49AbreaksBtestsCunitsDperiodsA根据前文的complete和test or quiz等判断,此处应是稍作停顿,故选A。50AsafeBfamiliarCquietDcomfortableC根据下文的“without noise”可知此处应表示“安静的”,故选C。51AcorrectlyBfinallyCearlyDindependentlyC通过句中的“you finish something”和“the other students are still working”相比较可知,你完
31、成得早,故选C。52AactivelyBnewlyCrapidlyDcarefullyB此处表示对新学的东西做一下回顾,故选B。53AchoicesBdecisionsCconnectionsDimprovementsC这里指让新旧知识相连,下一段的connections是提示,故选C。54Ain caseBso thatCeven ifDas thoughB空后是前一分句的结果,故选B。55AseekBshareCshowDneedD此处表示“如果你再需要的时候”,故选D。56AIn generalBOf courseCFor exampleDAs usualC下文是前面观点的例子,故选C。57AknowBdoubtCbelieveDrememberA但是你不知道它是如何工作的,故选A。58AopinionsBmethodsCworriesDquestionsD既然有疑问,就可以把问题(questions)写下来,故选D。后面的answers也是提示。59Acome acrossBget throughCthink ofDtake awayA此处指下一次你遇到同样的问题时,故选A。60AtalentedBsuccessfulCseriousDyoungB根据文意,自我反思是一个成功学生的基本技能,故选B。